A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, DING 17TH/18TH CENTURY

of archaistic ding form, the globular body supported on three tapered cylindrical legs, the everted rim surmounted by a pair of loop handles

The bronze ding is in good condition with the exception of casting imperfections including the three slightly tapering and leaning feet, and a ca. 1.5 cm long casting flaw under and to the side of one handle with a 0.3 cm hole. The surface is covered in a nice satin dark-olive coloured patina.
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